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SENATE 1688118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Yes In My Backyard Act

Last Action
5/18/2023

Actions

  • 2023-05-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • 2023-05-18Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-18 (00)

Yes In My Backyard Act

This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning.

Cosponsors (7)

  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)
  • Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
  • Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)
  • Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
  • Tina Smith (D-MN)
  • Thomas Tillis (R-NC)

Subjects

  • Building construction
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Housing supply and affordability
  • Land use and conservation
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Property tax
  • Public transit
  • Public utilities and utility rates
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